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Children Today

4204 Yale St, Houston, TX 77018 · Harris County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Children Today is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 60 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 22 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 74 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (21 of 74). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #825 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 1% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 1%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #825 of 882 centers in Houston
5High risk
30Medium High risk
36Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
0Low risk
74 citations from 22 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 14 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 9, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 31, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 21, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundOct 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 31, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 25, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork21
Training & qualifications20
Building & playground safety11
Health & medication8
Other standards6
Supervision3
Sleep safety2
Food & feeding2
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighSep 9, 2026InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A caregiver left the classroom to open the front door. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the classroom.
MediumSep 9, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
The immunizations for the one of the evaluated children files were not updated.
MediumSep 9, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
Operation did not have a record of the previous three months of playground maintenance checklist.
Medium HighApr 30, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
The CPR certificate provided via email did not include the required hands-on curriculum.
Correction verified May 4, 2026
Medium HighApr 30, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
A reviewed child's file did not have a complete emergency contact that was separate from the parent.
Correction verified May 4, 2026
Medium HighMar 16, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
A reviewed child's file did not have a complete emergency contact.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2026
Medium HighMar 16, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
A caregiver has an expired CPR date of 7.2025.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2026
MediumJan 28, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
The operation was unable to provide access to the personnel records.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026
MediumJan 28, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records §746.801(1)
The operation was unable to provide access to the children's records.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026
MediumDec 11, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records §746.801(1)
The operation was unable to provide access to the children's records.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2026
MediumDec 11, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
The operation was unable to provide access to the personnel records.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2026
Medium HighDec 4, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Pest Extermination §746.3427
The operation uses over the counter pest control without a certified noncommercial applicator.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026
MediumDec 4, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Record of Pest Extermination §746.801(17)
The operation was not able to provide the documentation of the most recent pest extermination.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026
Medium HighDec 4, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials §746.3407(13)
There was a box of combat max roach killer within reach of children in the hallway.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026
Medium HighSep 10, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2409(a)(2)
A crib sheet in the infant room was not snug fitting. This was corrected when the caregiver replaced the crib sheet with a snug fitting crib sheet.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The operation did not have documentation of fire drills completed for 2025.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
MediumSep 10, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Four of the six reviewed children records did not have an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2025
MediumSep 10, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
A caregiver had 20 of the 24 required annual training hours.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
MediumSep 10, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
The director's file was not able to be reviewed during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
Medium HighSep 10, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
A present caregiver had a cpr/first aid training with an expiration date of 7/2025.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2025
Medium HighSep 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
The toddler room did not have an evacuation diagram posted.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
Medium HighSep 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The grass in the outdoor area has grown to a height above the ankles.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
Medium LowSep 10, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
Three caregiver files did not have a pre employment affidavit.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
Medium HighAug 25, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Pest Extermination §746.3427
Staff without a noncommercial applicator certification from the Texas Department of Agriculture used pest control treatment at the operation.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2025
Medium HighMay 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
There are planters in the outdoor area that are collecting debry, water, snails, and algae.
Correction verified May 20, 2025
Medium HighMar 21, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director present-Minimum 75% §746.1011(a)
The director has not been present at the operation for at least 30% or 75% of the time.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2025
MediumMar 21, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Extended Period §746.1013(b)
The director did not leave a qualified director in charge during the extended absences.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2025
MediumMar 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
The director attendance records were not available.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2025
MediumFeb 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
The director attendance records were not available.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2025
MediumFeb 21, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Extended Period §746.1013(b)
The director did not leave a qualified director in charge during the extended absences.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2025
Medium HighFeb 21, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director present-Minimum 75% §746.1011(a)
The director has not been present at the operation for at least 30% or 75% of the time.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2025
Medium HighFeb 11, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director present-Minimum 75% §746.1011(a)
The director has not been present at the operation for at least 30% or 75% of the time.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2025
MediumFeb 11, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Extended Period §746.1013(b)
The director did not leave a qualified director in charge during the extended absences.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2025
HighFeb 11, 2025InspectionOther standards
HRC42.054 - Required Fees
The operation has a pending fee that have not been paid since december.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2025
Medium HighFeb 11, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
During the walk-through, CCR observed a 13-month-old infant sleeping with a bottle. Correction: The caregiver removed the bottle from the infant's crib.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 11, 2025InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
During the walk-through, The CCR observed a caregiver in the toddler classroom using their cell phone. Correction: The caregiver put the cell phone device away.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 31, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Extended Period §746.1013(b)
The director did not leave a qualified director in charge during the extended absences.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2025
HighJan 31, 2025InspectionOther standards
HRC42.054 - Required Fees
The operation has a pending fee that have not been paid.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2025
MediumJan 31, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment §746.4803
CCR observed stationary equipment positioned less than two feet from the playground entry door and less than six feet from the perimeter.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2025
MediumJan 31, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
The pre-school and toddler caregiver are missing the following training: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2025
Medium HighJan 31, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director present-Minimum 75% §746.1011(a)
The director has not been present at the operation for at least 30% or 75% of the time.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2025
Medium HighJan 31, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler
Correction verified Feb 11, 2025
MediumJan 31, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public §746.403(a)
The parent board is displayed in the director's office, making it difficult for employees and parents to view.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2025
MediumJan 31, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
The director attendance records were not available.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2025
Medium LowJan 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2025
Medium HighOct 14, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler
Correction verified Jan 31, 2025
MediumOct 14, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public §746.403(a)
The parent board is displayed in the director's office, making it difficult for employees and parents to view.
Correction verified Jan 31, 2025
MediumOct 14, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
The pre-school and toddler caregiver are missing the following training: Emergency preparedness Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Jan 31, 2025
MediumSep 30, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours §746.901(6)
Three staff training certificates were not in their files for CCR to review.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2024
Medium HighSep 30, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
Playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler
Correction verified Oct 14, 2024
MediumSep 30, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Three staff files were evaluated, and seven staff files were not available during the inspection.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2024
MediumSep 30, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public §746.403(a)
The parent board is displayed in the director's office, making it difficult for employees and parents to view.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2024
Medium HighSep 30, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge §746.1013(c)
The staff didn't know who was left in charge while the director was out.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2024
MediumFeb 21, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
The operation still has not provided the three children health statement they have only provided for one child out of the four.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2024
Medium HighFeb 21, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
The operation still has not provided the updated for four children missing address for an emergency contact.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2024
HighFeb 21, 2024InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
They were four children left alone in a classroom when the caregiver came to answer the door.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2024
MediumFeb 1, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One caregiver was missing 4 hours of training for training year 8/24/22 to 8/24/2023. Corrected: When four hours was taken from training year 8/24/2023 to 8/24/2024
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 1, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Physician Information §746.605(11)
Three children did not have health care information on their enrollment form.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2024
MediumFeb 1, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The director was missing 13 training hours for training year 9/12/2022 to 9/12/2023. Corrected: When I took 13 hours of training from training year 9/12/2023 to 9/12/2024.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 1, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
In the pre-school classroom children were having screen time on the tablet as they ate their breakfast.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2024
MediumFeb 1, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
One caregivers file was not available for viewing.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2024
Medium HighFeb 1, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids §746.3415(7)
It was observed that a caregiver cleaning a child's noise and did not wash their hands afterwards, the same caregiver cleaned another child's noise and did not wash hands afterwards.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2024
Medium LowFeb 1, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
The director did not have a affidavit on file.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2024
MediumFeb 1, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Four children did not have a health statement on file and they have been enrolled in the program for over a year.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2024
Medium HighFeb 1, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
In the infant classroom they were six infants specified age group 12-17 months old. The infant classroom was out of ration when caregiver step out to warm up a lunch and when a caregiver step out to go get a stroller.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2024
Medium HighFeb 1, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Four children did not have address for an emergency contact information, one child had did not have someone besides a parent.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2024
HighFeb 1, 2024InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
They were four children left alone in a classroom when one caregiver came to answer the door and the other caregivers step out to go to there own classroom, the children specified age group was two years old.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2024
Medium HighFeb 1, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications §746.605(13)(B)(i)
Two children did not have any information on special care and one child did not have updated information in his file for special care he needed in the classroom setting due to being on the spectrum.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2024
MediumFeb 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation did not have an updated children's product form the last form was from 9/8/2020. Corrected: When the director filled out a form and ensured they were not any recall items in the building.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 3, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands §746.3505(b)
The caregiver did not wash the child hands after changing their diaper. Corrected: When the caregiver wash the child hands.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 3, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Two infant children did not have a updated feeding instruction form. One child form was last updated on 11/30/22 and the other child was last updated on 12/20/22.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2023
Medium HighFeb 3, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed §746.3505(a)
The caregiver did not wash their hands after changing the child diaper. Corrected: When the caregiver washed their hands.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 3, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One child is missing a health statement from the doctor the child has been enrolled at the operation since 2019.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2023
Medium HighFeb 10, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(16)
During review of record keeping 1 out of 6 records evaluated was found to not have an food allergy plan for a identified food allergy.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity60 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 20, 2019
DirectorLorraine Gibbs
Phone7136962948
State operation #1680717

Common questions

Does Children Today take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Children Today’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Children Today accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Children Today had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 9, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Children Today compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #825 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Children Today last inspected?

Sep 9, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1680717 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.